I’m sure J_J knows this, but for everyone else: If you learn of information about abuse of a minor, you may be a mandated reporter of child abuse and have a legal obligation to report it to the local child-welfare agency. Reporting to Community Health does not count.
I’ll join the choir to say I strongly appreciate your work, and am sorry that you get to carry this burden, and for the negative reactions you got in the comments on this post.
I especially appreciate that you’re trying to do what you believe to be “the best approach to preventing SA/sexual misconduct,” rather than any other consideration.
You’re doing great work. That info was for everyone else—in some jurisdictions, everyone is a mandated reporter of child abuse, while in others the categories are broader than people might assume. So I thought it was worthwhile to educate other people about their potential legal obligations.
I’m sure J_J knows this, but for everyone else: If you learn of information about abuse of a minor, you may be a mandated reporter of child abuse and have a legal obligation to report it to the local child-welfare agency. Reporting to Community Health does not count.
I’ll join the choir to say I strongly appreciate your work, and am sorry that you get to carry this burden, and for the negative reactions you got in the comments on this post.
I especially appreciate that you’re trying to do what you believe to be “the best approach to preventing SA/sexual misconduct,” rather than any other consideration.
You’re doing great work. That info was for everyone else—in some jurisdictions, everyone is a mandated reporter of child abuse, while in others the categories are broader than people might assume. So I thought it was worthwhile to educate other people about their potential legal obligations.
Really appreciate what you do. Stay strong and thank you so much.